My first and only car is a VW Beetle. Got it at 17, 19 now. Adore that little guy, he’s like a friend. Picked him up for $2.5k. He was a driver but needed a lot of work before he could be considered reliable

1975, my first car was a '64 bug. Paid a hard earned 500 bucks for it. Got me off of my 10 speed! My Dad got me the idiot book and I did all my maint. Great car. Took it on a 900 mile road trip with a buddy in '76. Never had a worry. 40 years later, I have another '64 sunroof bug. Bone stock. 300 miles on a tank of gas. I only use valvoline VR -1, 30 wt. These engines need zinc. Secure an owners manual for your car, as it has many procedures and tons of info. My reliability comes from all stock German parts. No China or Brazil stuff. 28 PICT-1, big cap dizzy, Pierburg pump. All restored to brand new from the the Samba guys. I had my stock radio converted to AM,FM and aux input. Samba. This car will be with me till the end. Cheers from West Texas!

I owned a 70 Bus, and had John Muir's "idiot" book to do the maintenance. Adjusted my own valves, did the oil changes, did my own brakes, usually had to replace the clutch cable every year, and once overhauled the engine. If you're a beginning car restorer, this is probably the cheapest route to go, but every air-cooled VW ever made was underpowered, and high maintenance.

I've had over 20 bugs. Never bought newer than 69. I used to get 2 each year and repair them to sell. Fun times. I currently have a fiberglass model T body that I'm mounting to a bug motor, swing axle and a T front end.enjoy

A realistic and sensible commentary about vintage Beetles 👍

YES! I like what you said about building a VW "almost entirely out of a catalog." I recall an article series in "VW Trends" magazine many years ago. The series was called, "Project Mail-Order Resto-Custom." In it, they revamped a Polar Silver '57 'Oval using almost ENTIRELY catalog-available components. If you look around today, that fact still holds true. AWESOME POST!

I currently own a 1973 super beetle I’ve had it for about five years and I’m still trying to get it back together so I can finally enjoy driving it and this video has definitely inspired me some I’m even debating on daily driving it once I get it together to bad i live in Wisconsin and the winter would not be a good idea

Bought my first beetle in 2016 at 15 years old, have a differnet daily driver now, but my beetle is my only car ive never sold. Love the thing. Has a crappy autostick but still love my little 73 super. Waiting to have my own little garage to fully restore it

I’m so glad I have the opportunity to own a 1974 beetle. When my grandpa died I got the car so it has grim beginnings but Ima keep it vintage style/stock+ with bags

I drove a '76 as my first car when I was in high school. After it started to have major problems when I was in college, I sold it to a mechanically minded friend. I hated to sell it but I needed a car to get me to school and work...so I vowed I would get another one as a fun car when I made enough money. For a mile stone birthday present to myself, I bought a '78 convertible (Champagne Edition I) that I pamper and only drive in nice weather. That's been nearly 8 years ago, and they sure have gone up in price since then!

I had a 69 bug in high school. I'm 48 and bought a baja 4 years ago and built a 2110cc for it. I just recently bought another 69 bug.and am building a 1904cc motor for it. I forgot how much fun these cars are. I will always have an old aircooled vw from now on.

Sweet, straight to the point, and with real experience behind the wheel of bugs. Great video!

Id argue a Willys CJ2a is a good first start for a classic car. Reliable, easy to work on, and still easy to get parts for.

I and many others can relate to your affinity for vintage, air-cooled VWs. My fleet includes '62 Ragtop (40 hp), 2 x '67 Beetles (projects), 3 x '69 Beetles , '69 Bus, '72 camper...love 'em all!

My dad had five of these..... My dad told me when all of those were gone;BTW, my fav car!

I've got 2 and I use one of them as my daily driver! Easy to maintain and a pleasurable drive.....

This video is real, dont get a Bug if you don't want to talk to people. They won't just talk to you, they will tell you their entire story, which is exactly why I love owning one.

My 68 is a daily driver ! I've owned bugs for the last 25 years...love em !

This is a very practical review, Now I am thinking about getting a classic VW Bug. Thanks for this very practical video.

My first car was a 1956 VW oval rear window bought it in 1970 for $500NZ did my own servicing keep it for 4 years. A great car loved the air-cooled exhaust noise. Missed it now. Niced to see them around running.

Have had 11 VW's over the years. My son and I found a 69 Ghia that we saved from the car crusher 👍 Hope to see you out there on the road!

Yes! This past October I picked up my first classic project. A 71 beetle. Only a few months in and I have a car I can easily daily under 3000

This video is spot on i love my bug. I have a 1972 bug and also in my garage I have a aston martin db7 vantage but smiles per mile my bug wins hands down.

I had a 1969 and then a brand new 1973 Beetle. Now at 70 years old, I realized I just had to have another. Now I have a restored 1972 Super Beetle. SO much fun to drive.

I'm picking up a 1983 Beetle with a pre-70's look tomorrow as a first car!! So so so excited. It's wider, lowered and has a metallic dark blue BMW paint. And a sound system for your music and it's absolutely perfect. I can't wait!!!

When I got my first car, I will take this to the next level

Just took over my pops 74 can’t wait to start working on it!

My dad just recently bought a avocado green '61 beetle with a narrow beam and snowflake tailights for $4k. The 1600 engine that was going to be placed in it is currently being repainted and stuff but just looking at it in general makes you smile.. Had the same experience 7 years ago with his 70s bug

My first car was a 62 Beetle. What a fun car! Drove it on logging roads, drifted it on dirt roads, and rolled it over twice. I recently retired to South America. I bought a 74 Brazilian. Stupid reliable.

Hey, thanks for all the information on Beetles! Soon I'm going to buy a frame with original wheels and body for 800 bucks, needs lots of interior and exterior work and has no motor but It'll be my first car!

i love everything you said about volkswagen. this are simply amazing. thanks.👍

Parents bought non running super beetle for 5k this past Friday. Cleaned out the tank and put new fuel in it and the thing fired right up. I drove it about 10 miles. Needs a tune up but it's definitely a fun car. My 4 year old laughed any time we took a curve.

You are fortunate to have good suppliers of spare parts. Here in Brazil today, we have many pieces coming from China, totally out of the measures and the quality standard that the original ones had. Result: Constant replacement of parts and parts that just don't work. This has seriously hampered the maintenance of Volkswagens here.

It's crazy to think these still-running beetles from 60 years ago are worth so much. I bought my first bug in the mid-1960s, 13 years old, for $275. I still miss it. Oh and the 'Idiot' book: indispensable!

Thanks for your video. It's Christmas and I have been on the edge about buying a Beetle to take to Cars and Coffee's and other VW Shows in Nor Cal and you pushed me over that edge. I'm calling the guy tomorrow to see it if it's still available.

I own a 1995 fuel injection beetle and i love it is fun to drive, and you are right about the car.

I had a '68 in college. loved it

I've got two red beetles! And I love them sooo much! I've learned so much in your vlog.

I’m working on a Lowrider 62 impala that’s been my first classic car I’ve been restoring. I’m really interested in these bugs I want one and you just confirmed me getting and saving for one! I want a classic daily and I think this is perfect for me. My impala is like a land yacht Id like something smaller lol

Nice video. I had a bug for about a year when I was 18. I'm 61 now and just bought a '69 a couple of years ago.

Not going to lie the way the patina looks with the color I love that look

I bought a 68 sunroof and only got to drive it for a little while till the motor died. The guy I bought it from was a hack and I did not know better about VW's. I had to by a short block and rebuilt the engine as a 1600 as the idiot before had put a 1200 in it. I got it running and then started fixing the cancer that was eating it alive. The deeper I dug the worse it got. Ended up finding a 64 body and did the swap. A few mods had to be made to put it on the 68 pan but nothing major. Got it painted and drove it and loved it. But my first engine build was not the best as I was still learning so I had to pull the engine. By this time kids had come along and funds were short so the poor bug has sat for many years just waiting on me to get back to it. Soon very very soon!

I’ve been a muscle car guy all my life and am about to sell my Hellcat and get into the classic beetle world.

Excellent video. Thank you so much. I remember my Dad's 1964 beetle which he had in the late '60s and early 70's. I was a kid and I remember all the external and internal details to this day.

My first car was a vw beetle and I got it when I was 13

Hi, new sub. Liked your video and I agree with it. Your spot On ! I have a 73 SB Orange. Great vintage rides. Thumbs Up !

hey i just discovered your channel and i have to say that you are really talented!

I've got an 81 Moto Guzzi G5 and now I'm saving up for my first classic car...a Beetle of course! Looking for a 68 to 70 model. There's a nice VW community here in Thailand. You got a new subscriber 😊👍👍

Well it is my first car. It’s a 74 model year and I’m in love !

72 Panama Blue fuel injected FASTBACK. $1200 10 years ago. 3rd Had a 64 bug & 63 Karman Ghia Fastback is now My only VW❤️

New subscriber, so glad I stumbled upon this video! I had one and sold it, it was a great little car but it went to the right home (Father/Daughter bonding type thing with her first car). Now I need to find another one in Northern Michigan with solid floorboards! Wish me luck 🙂

I also have two. A 74 standard and a 73 super. WAY FUN TO DRIVE. I USED TO HAVE A RAIL I BUILT FROM SCRATCH.

I’ve just joined the Bug scene this year in March. A little patina ‘69. Definitely needs some engine work, but, still wonderful to be apart of. This showed me a lot more is available for all kinds of budgets.

2:01 they try saying the same about the corvairs but they don't actually leak once you replace the seals and the block split doesn't leak when properly assembled either. You could lose an entire bank of cylinders and the engine will still run until it loses too much oil.

My uncle had 3 bugs and a bus. I couldn't understand it as a kid. Now I do.

Thanks for sharing, job well done. Good deal you got on your latest purchase.

I just bought my first bug, it's an '05 New Beetle, but I still love it and I get wayyyy better miles per gallon than I do with my Ford Triton lol. So I'm happy

they are like a go cart, driving one will bring a smile to your face, watch for rust...vw will turn you into a mechanic....supers ride better than standards....then there are the busses ! Mike FN and Marci and Mustie1 talk about those....Marci has links to other vw and to VW Life....i'm never worried about moving, the new place, will have vws and it's like, we get it, nice to meet you.

Currently looking at saving for a beetle shell to fix. They're so expensive (for me) but I love em

I'd love to have a rad bug as my daily. Actually I'm looking for one. Great video man

me and the wife are going to pick up a 69 beetle this week. i was looking at prices for parts and they are cheap compared to my 72 Plymouth Road Runner which is on the top of classic car parts price for example set of comp headers for Big Block Chevy was $100 cheaper than the same Headers on my Mopar. cant wait to get this car and enjoy it

One of my all time favorite cars. I know nothing about building engines, restoring cars...but this video makes me want to try with a classic VW Beetle. "Think small" :-)

They are slow. My 62 would only do 72MPH. On a looooong down hill stretch of interstate. Still loved that car. I owned it 42 years ago. And here I am, watching Bug videos... again. lol

Thank you.......... Cannot wait , so excited about the electronic beetle☺

I bought a running but needing love 1973 Super for $1800. Just had my first major issue pop up with valve adjustments being off. It’s been so easy to work on it’s like a dream

Got my 4th beetle for £175 but it was a bare rolling shell, it sat in my garage for 20 years, then I got it out and rebuilt it into the Red Baron , I built the engine myself which is 1835cc full race with a Kennedy clutch and a race gearbox, all done in 3 months by myself, sprayed the body shell in red metalflake, and yes it’s a daily driver and lives outside.

Great video, thank you! Enjoy those Bugs😁👍

I used to have a ‘61 VW van that I kept up the maintenance on and STILL had to get the engine rebuilt regularly. I just bought a very pretty ‘64 Beetle on “Bring a Trailer” for $17,500. I’m having it shipped to a shop in Austin for an electric conversion to make it turn key reliable and 4 times the torque.

Thank you man now i realize that i want a stock or drag beetle

I bought my first car at 18, is a 69 beetle, i cant wait till it gets here on PR

Can you make a video covering the pros and cons of having a classic bug as a first car? I've been looking at a couple for a while under $1500 running and driving

Very nice review. It is true Volkswagen Beetle is a very practical car and very dueable. It is proven and tested until in this new generations.

I am 14 and my 1st car is a 74 beetle luxury edition and I am restoring it myself

I paid 2,000 for my patina 67 bug and I'm fully restoring it all the way besides paint because it has a company logo on the door from 30 years ago mine will have a narrow beam only 2" and Porsche 4 lug 2 liter wheels and Disc all 4 corners ,I'm in Cali and the car came from Nevada to Texas to Cali... really no rust I only replaced the luggage tray and passenger floor ..

Someday want a Baja Bug...

I just bought a 72 Super Beetle. It sat in a barn for 27 years.

Beetles are super simplistic cars to maintain. So, like many cars, if your Beetle is in good condition and serviced properly, it'll be as reliable as any car out there.

Love those little fun cars my first VW that I have had for 26 years was stolen this year got it back but they stole the engine and front hood found another one for 500.00 that I drive daily

I see one identical to the blue one in my little town of Bellflower Illinois.

I got a ‘71 fastback type 3 as my first car. Worth it

Cool video…I have a later bug I’m working on and this is super accurate

I’m crazy for old bugs, i plan on getting one in the near future.

Got my 66 for 4700. Love it gonna put disc brakes and vintage exhaust on this summer

one day !!!! love VW's

Love the bugs

My daily driver is a 58 rag and has been since 83 They get more attention then any thing your spot on there

Good video ! Thanks

Love the bug, I have a 59, and a 66, the 66 is for sale. In California

I have eleven classic cars. Three 57 Chevys a 55 Chevy a 66 Chevy C10 a 47 Ford a 41 Mercury 2 Model A fords and a Citroen 2cv. So what do I drive every day? Car number 11 is a 73 VW beetle. Three thousand dollars ten years ago good on gas and with a stock 1600 cc dual port engine it's fast enough. And by the way I never saw one leak oil between the case halves. The valve covers pushrod tubes and the oil strainer gasket have been known to leak. A little or a lot. Love my bug it's the best.

Great video. I’ve got a ‘71 Super Beetle (clementine orange)

I am 18 years old and every since I was like oh I don’t know 8 I’ve been obsessed with Volkswagen beetles. When I was younger it was the early 2000s model, the ones that are all round and bubbly looking. Now that I’m older I absolutely love the classic VW’s, and I am looking to get one, one day. I would like a VW beetle to be my everyday car. do you guys think I should get a classic, or one of the newer ones, but not the super new ones I don’t like those like the early 2000s ones? Please help me out because I cannot see myself in any other car besides a volts wagon beetle, they’re just so stinking adorable.

Decent Bugs in Australia now go for $30-40k.

i bought mine a month ago and it sat in someones yard for 5 years it was very rusted and the brakes didn't work but i fixed basically everything on it i even took it for a test drive and it did very well although i need to fix some electrical issues and what not but it runs okay atleast

I really enjoyed your video. I wanna get a lowered patina bug like yours but need to sell my modified jeep wrangler first. Would like to see a video on the patina bug and the nova.

Enjoyed your video

Cool cars

Yeah, us VW owners are usually pretty chill! ✌😁

My first car is a 68 beetle and it was sitting for 40 years was 400 dollars needs work is a true barn find

Great video, very informative.

While I've repaired, restored , built, and modded thousands of air cooled VW's and love them, they are not for most people. Most people now days have no idea what ignition points are, most people have no idea what a carburetor is, most people don't understand how quickly todays junk gas will plug up a carb that has been sitting for just a few weeks. Most people now days don't know how to act with no modern conveniences, drum brakes, no passing power, terrible heat , no A/ C, no power steering, no air bags, no abs, no other safety devices modern cars have, etc... When bugs were popular there were not millions of soccar moms driving around in 6,000 lb 6 ' tall SUV's waiting to run you over because they are on their cell phone or screaming at kids in the back seat. Not to mention if you live in the rust belt like I do you can plan on paying double the prices you mentioned for any car you can reasonably drive to to look at and test drive. Not saying your video is bad, just a little misleading. Before you buy ANY old car, make sure you REALLY know what you are getting yourself into...